Salmon Fish Cakes

Getting kids to eat Salmon is tricky. Either they love it or can’t stand the taste of it. Hmmmm.. isn’t that with everything with kids..? But kids surprise you as we so often tend to underestimate their palette that we stick to the tried and true. If I had accepted my 15 month olds initial [...]

Think outside the fish for Omega 3s for Children

Wondering what new sources of Omega 3 to give to your children? I have done several posts on the importance of Omega 3 and have created a lot of recipes using Omega 3 rich food sources.  I include a lot of Omega 3 in my children’s diet as it is crucial for their brain and heart [...]

4 ways to reduce pesticide exposure for kids

This news article talks about how pesticides can result in ADHD in children, and it reinforced the need to feed children organic food. I have been thinking a lot more about organic vs. non-organic and have created a “What you should buy Organic” list. I keep this list in my wallet so I know what [...]

Recipe: Cinammon Almonds

If you like nuts you will like this recipe.  If you don’t give your kids nuts then you should give them nuts as nuts are a great source of omega 3 (the good stuff for brain and heart) and protein (especially if you are a vegetarian). Unless your child nut allergies in which case this [...]

I found a great article on Disney’s FamilyFun site about helping your kids have fun with their food. Playing with food is one sure way to get your kid’s attention and get them focused on the food. When Simone was an infant, I took cooked pasta of different shapes and sizes and give it to [...]

Recipe: Guacamole

Guacamole is so easy and quick to make and it is so nutritious. Avocados are a great source of Omega 3, which is essential for brain development. My 2 year old loves this recipe and we make it very often in our home, especially when we have play dates. Ingredients 2 Ripe Avocados 1 medium [...]

Do you know the difference between farmed fish vs. wild fish?

According to a recent article by Prevention Magazine that interviewed various food experts on what food items to avoid, farmed fish is one items they said they do not eat. The expert interviewed published a major study in the Journal Science on fish contamination.  He says that farmed fish are fed soy, poultry litter and [...]

Children World Recipes Series: Japanese Salmon Rice

This week  Simone made a very quick Japanese inspired Salmon Sushi Rice with a Japanese friend of mine.  Here’s the video of her helping, cooking, and finally trying out what she made. Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients and instructions on how to make the recipe: Ingredients: 11/2 Sushi rice or any short grain rice [...]

Raising healthy vegetarian children

According to recent Nutritional Guidelines for Vegetarian Children article in LA Times,  it appears that even vegetarian children get protein in their diets, but they can easily miss the very important Vitamin B12, Iron, and Omega 3 fatty acids. Vitamin B-12: The most easily missed vitamin in a vegetarian diet.  It is essential for making DNA [...]

Recipe: Salmon Fish Balls

Check out our video of making Salmon fish balls.

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